Department of Liberal Studies

History Minor

A minor in history helps create lifelong students that are proficient in critical thinking and skilled in writing. With a firm understanding of the past and the skills necessary to continue learning long after graduation, students that minor in history diversify their education and become well suited for a number of potential career paths.


History Minor Classes

History Minor Classes

HIST 105 History of the United States
HIST 106 History of the United States
HIST 226  History of Texas
HIST 232 History of American Sea Power
HIST 242 United States Maritime History
HIST 370 Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 373 The Great Depression and World War II
HIST 374 The United States After World War II
HIST 405 History of the Holocaust
HIST 485 Directed Studies

Restrictions

  • To qualify for a history minor, a student must take 15 hours of history. You must have 6 hours at the 100/200 level and 9 hours at the 300/400 level. To apply for a history minor, you need to consult with one of the history undergraduate advisors.
  • HIST 485 requires approval of department head.
  • Transfer students can receive credit for certain equivalent courses. See department advisor.

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Career Opportunities    

History minors receive valuable training in precisely those things. Other students interested in graduate or professional programs such as law school or social work also stand to benefit from a historical perspective on the issues and problems that matter to our nation and world today. A minor in History therefore helps to broaden one’s education and enhance a student’s competitiveness on the job market.

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